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Old 30-03-2015, 14:34   #16
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Re: Ballast help needed

CONSIDERING our boats have encapsulated keels filled eith CONCRETE, and considering the concrete does not easily remove without a huge concrete drill or c4 and detonator, i would say your keel is just fine n dandy.
you be seeking lead you have wrong boat.
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uscg aint gonna remove concrete from encapsulated keel, especially when they can totally splinter a beautiful teakwood interior.
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Old 30-03-2015, 15:36   #17
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Thanks Zeehag! I have requested membership. I have lot's of questions.
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Old 30-03-2015, 17:45   #18
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The CT41 almost certainly used iron/steel ballast set in concrete, glassed over.
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Old 30-03-2015, 18:24   #19
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Re: Ballast help needed

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The CT41 almost certainly used iron/steel ballast set in concrete, glassed over.
+2definitly not just concrete!
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